Ingredient

Flour Tortillas: Enriched Flour Bleached

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Source

Not animal-derived

Allergen

Role in food

Manufacturers use enriched bleached flour in baked goods like bread, cakes, and tortillas because …

What it is

Enriched bleached flour is made from wheat flour that has been treated with chemicals to remove impurities and improve its baking qualities. The bleaching process whitens the flour and ages it, making it more suitable for certain baking applications.

Why it's used

Manufacturers use enriched bleached flour in baked goods like bread, cakes, and tortillas because it creates a finer texture and lighter color. It is a common ingredient in many baked items found in US supermarkets.

Health notes

Enriched bleached flour is generally recognized as safe (GRAS) by the FDA for use in food. The enrichment process adds back some vitamins and iron that are lost during milling. While some consumers express concern about the bleaching process, scientific bodies have not identified significant health risks at typical consumption levels. The Joint FAO/WHO Expert Committee on Food Additives (JECFA) has evaluated flour treatment agents.

Allergen info

Enriched bleached flour is derived from wheat, which is one of the 9 FDA major allergens. It contains gluten.

Products containing Flour Tortillas: Enriched Flour Bleached

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GENERAL MILLS SALES INC. Old El Paso Fiesta Taco Dinner Kit Bread/Bakery Products Variety Packs 452kcal 6.5Protein 19.4Fat 58.1Carbs GENERAL MILLS SALES INC. Old El Paso Game Day Taco Kit Bread/Bakery Products Variety Packs High in sodium — 20% DV per serving 438kcal 6.2Protein 18.8Fat 59.4Carbs General Mills, Inc. Old El Paso, Gordita Dinner Kit Mexican Dinner Mixes High in sodium — 30% DV per serving 338kcal 5.9Protein 14.7Fat 47.1Carbs General Mills, Inc. Burrito Dinner Kit Mexican Dinner Mixes High in sodium — 27% DV per serving 315kcal 7.4Protein 7.4Fat 57.4Carbs GENERAL MILLS SALES INC. Old El Paso Mini Flour Tortilla Bowl Dinner Kit 2 Count Baking/Cooking Mixes/Supplies High in sodium — 34% DV per serving 230kcal 5Protein 6Fat 38Carbs

GENERAL MILLS SALES INC. Old El Paso Carne Asada Steak Street Taco Kit Baking/Cooking Mixes/Supplies High in sodium — 35% DV per serving 261kcal 5.7Protein 7.5Fat 43.1Carbs

GENERAL MILLS SALES INC. Old El Paso Asado Chicken Taco Kit Baking/Cooking Mixes/Supplies High in sodium — 34% DV per serving 256kcal 5.4Protein 7.1Fat 43.1Carbs

GENERAL MILLS SALES INC. Old El Paso Mini Flour Tortilla Bowl Mexican Dinner Kit Baking/Cooking Mixes/Supplies High in sodium — 34% DV per serving 230kcal 5Protein 6Fat 38Carbs GENERAL MILLS SALES INC. Old El Paso Soft Taco Bake Dinner Kit Baking/Cooking Mixes/Supplies High in sodium — 35% DV per serving 317kcal 5Protein 11.7Fat 48.3Carbs

GENERAL MILLS SALES INC. Old El Paso Soft Flour Tortilla Taco Dinner Kit 10 Count Baking/Cooking Mixes/Supplies High in sodium — 30% DV per serving 254kcal 5.6Protein 7.0Fat 40.9Carbs

GENERAL MILLS SALES INC. Old El Paso Fajita Dinner Kit Baking/Cooking Mixes/Supplies High in sodium — 30% DV per serving 239kcal 5.6Protein 5.6Fat 45.1Carbs

GENERAL MILLS SALES INC. Old El Paso Enchilada Dinner Kit Baking/Cooking Mixes/Supplies High in sodium — 37% DV per serving 162kcal 3.0Protein 4.0Fat 27.3Carbs

Last updated: September 28, 2026

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